Well this is definitely not "Sister Wives".
I was recommended this book from a friend after discussing our mutual favorite TLC show. What I found in the book was shocking. I know virtually nothing about the FLDS church - I know they are polygamists and they dress like they live in the 1800s. That is it. I feel that I am a pretty open minded person - I try to not judge anyone's lifestyle if that is what they chose. This book, however, changed the way that I feel about the FLDS church. It is awful what happens to these children in the name of "God". The men in this sect have completely abused their power. Also, these children do not get to "chose" this lifestyle - it is forced upon them. Women and children are abused daily and everyone looks the other way. Something definitely needs to change.
I do not have a problem with polygamist marriage - if 8 CONSENTING adults want to marry each other and raise a family with love and devotion - have at it. I definitely believe in love and think that there is a lack of it in this world. This is not that though. I hope that people read this book and it helps open their eyes to the atrocity that is going on in the FLDS church. I now understand why my "sister wives" despise Warren Jeffs and what he symbolizes.
Goodread Stars: 4/5
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